Longtime resident Lorraine Forrest passed into the arms of our Lord on March 1, 2013 at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. She was 76

Born Lorraine Teresa Linneman on January 21, 1937 to parents Harry and Helen Linneman of Pottersville, New York. Lorraine, her three sisters, and two brothers grew up working in the family restaurant where she became an accomplished cook. Her cooking skills would serve her well throughout life.

Lorraine and her two young sons moved to the IWV in November 1960 to start a new life out west. Times were tough on the trio, but Mom worked hard at the local Victory Market as a butcher and a cashier. The most wonderful event occurred when, in January 1966, Lorraine met a handsome young man named Jerry Forrest and his two young boys. In June of 1966 Mom and Dad married and we all became one Family under one Name under one God.

Lorraine enjoyed a very successful 27 year career as a Customer Service Representative with our local telephone company. After retirement Lorraine and Jerry began their own Forrest Trucking Inc. where Mom saw the entire USA from the right hand seat of a Kenworth 18 wheeler. On the truck, Mom was chief cook, bottle washer, and Navigator. She knew this country like the back of her tiny hand. She was a true American and she loved her country.

Mom’s culinary skills were constantly put to the test. She could cook for one person or 100 hungry diners. We will forever cherish the huge Christmas and Thanksgiving feasts mom would prepare for family and friends. Nobody ever went home empty handed, especially her four boys. Mom always made sure each son had his own special homemade pie to take home.

Lorraine will always be remembered for her beautiful crocheted afghan blankets. Every stitch, every row, and every knot was a symbol of Lorraine’s love for her family and her friends. Mom would toil for days and weeks to craft these heirloom blankets. Anyone who is fortunate to own one of her blankets should send Lorraine a prayer of gratitude.

Jerry and the boys would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the folks at Holland and Lyons Mortuary and the wonderful folks at the Ridgecrest Church of the Nazarene. Your friendship and love will never be forgotten. God bless you all.

Lorraine is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 47 years, Jerry. Four sons, William of Boron, Robert and Sandi of Ridgecrest, Todd of Inyokern, and Joel of Las Vegas, NV. Lorraine was also blessed with eight grand children and many, many nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Ridgecrest Church of the Nazarene. Internment at Desert Memorial Park will follow.